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Situational Stimulation Preference

SSPThe degree to which a person desires more activity, stimulation, and excitement at a given point in time, reflecting a current deviation from their optimum stimulation level
3 items 2005 α .81 Free Roehm, H. A., Jr., & Roehm, M. L.

What it measures

Three seven-point Likert-type items measure a person's momentary desire for more activity, stimulation, and excitement at a particular point in time. The scale provides an indirect indication of whether a person is currently below their optimum stimulation level and is thus seeking additional arousal. It is suited to experimental contexts where stimulation needs are manipulated.

Citation

Roehm, H. A., Jr., & Roehm, M. L. (2005). Revisiting the effect of positive mood on variety seeking. Journal of Consumer Research, 32(2), 330–336.

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